Case study · Industry

Biodiversity monitoring at the Panna Estate

Acoustic sensors, satellite analysis and field surveys to monitor birds, pollinators, amphibians and wild orchids on the estate in the Mugello.

Client: Acqua Panna (Sanpellegrino Group)
Sector: Industry
Monitoring: 2026 season

Meadow with a stone pine on the Panna Estate

The challenge

A structured, verifiable picture of biodiversity

The project stems from the need for a structured picture of the estate's biodiversity, to be monitored over time through data collected in the field and comparable from year to year.

Aerial view of woods, meadows and a wetland on the Panna Estate

The place

A 1,300-hectare estate in the Tuscan Apennines

The Panna Estate covers about 1,300 hectares in the Mugello. The land, mostly natural, includes woods, meadows and wetlands that form a mosaic of diverse habitats.

In the field

Newt found during the herpetological survey

What we did

From the first sensors to monitoring the whole estate

The project started in 2024 with pollinator monitoring, on the initiative of Federparchi. In 2026 monitoring was extended to the whole property and to four components of biodiversity.

01BirdsContinuous acoustic detection of species, complemented by a bird survey in the field.
02PollinatorsAcoustic monitoring of pollinating insect activity, started in 2024.
03Amphibians and orchidsSurvey of amphibians in the wetlands and of wild orchids, also through citizen science activities.
04XNatura platformAll data integrated into the XNatura platform, with a dedicated dashboard and a seasonal report.

Monitoring in action

The XNatura platform brings together in one place the data from sensors, field surveys and satellite analysis of the estate, organised by biodiversity component.

State of biodiversityEstate biodiversity indices: Mean Species Abundance, natural habitat coverage, floral availability, nesting sites and proximity to protected areas.

MicroclimateMicroclimatic variations in the estate area: surface temperature, humidity, heat islands and environmental parameters to assess ecosystem status.

Aridity riskDrought and water stress risk analysis: aridity index, precipitation trends and impact on ecosystems and water resources of the estate.

Hydrogeological riskHydrogeological risk analysis of the area: landslides, erosion, flooding and site vulnerability assessment for planning conservation interventions.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which components of biodiversity are monitored at the Panna Estate?

Birds, pollinators, amphibians and wild orchids, as indicators of the estate's main habitats.

How did the project start?

The project started in 2024 with pollinator monitoring, on the initiative of Federparchi. In 2026 monitoring was extended to the whole property.

How is the data made available?

Through a dedicated dashboard on the XNatura platform and a seasonal report.

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